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What an inspiring few days at the ENSE Forum 2026! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this year’s Forum such a memorable event. From insightful presentations and inspiring ideas to meaningful conversations and new connections, we are grateful for every contribution and interaction. A special thank you to the Institute […]

The European Network of Sport Education is delighted to welcome three new members to its growing community. Their diverse expertise and strong commitment to innovation, education, and collaboration will further enrich ENSE’s mission to advance sport education across Europe. Sportinnovatiecampus (Belgium)Sportinnovatiecampus is a dynamic living lab developed by Howest and Sport Flanders, where students, researchers, […]

This year's ENSE Forum, themed "Sports Education in the Community: Health, Well-being, and Inclusion" will take place at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol, Austria, on September 24th and 25th, 2026. Here you can find the full programme, filled with keynote sessions, roundtable discussions, and interactive workshops on topics such as health promotion, community work and inclusion. Join […]

How healthy is your lifestyle, really? Many people believe they live a healthy life, yet few know which daily habits genuinely support their health and which may silently increase their risk of chronic disease. To help people gain this insight, the Healthy Lifestyle Network Europe (HLNE) project has launched a free, evidence-based Lifestyle Scan together with an online […]

We are delighted to welcome three outstanding institutions as new members of our ENSE network: the University of East Anglia (UEA), the Kazakh National University of Sports (KNUS), and Franklin University Switzerland. Their diverse expertise, international perspectives, and strong commitment to education and research will greatly enrich our community. We look forward to building a […]

Representatives from the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, and Lithuania met in Novi Sad, Serbia (May 20–22) for the Healthy Lifestyle Network Europe (HLNE) project meeting. Hosted by CHESS and led by New Health, the three-day event focused on knowledge exchange, evaluation, and future planning. Partners reviewed progress on the HLNE project, which […]

We’re excited to announce the release of the fifth edition of the SheCOACH Newsletter – find the latest update on this project, fostering gender equality in sports coaching across Europe. In this issue, we share the latest updates on the national SheCOACH workshops, which were held in Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Spain! A total of […]

We are excited to announce the 19th ENSE Forum, taking place on 24–25 September 2026 at FH Kufstein Tirol in Austria! This year’s forum, themed “Sports Education in the Community: Health, Well-Being & Inclusion”, the forum focuses on the role of sports education and physical education in fostering healthy, inclusive and sustainable communities. The forum […]

On 11 December 2025, ENSE had the great pleasure of attending the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day 2026 in Brussels — a flagship annual event organised by the European Commission together with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).  What Is the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day? The Erasmus+ Sport Info Day is an essential forum for organisations, sport education professionals, policymakers, and […]

On September 27th, 2025 at 17:00, the ENSE General Assembly took place during the 2025 ENSE Forum in  Rio Maior, Portugal. This assembly informed the members regarding updates about network activities, the latest ENSE projects and voted for the 2025-27 ENSE Board. Today, we are delighted to announce the election of the new ENSE Board! […]

The 18th ENSE Forum took place on 26–27 September 2025 in Rio Maior, Portugal, hosted by the Sports Sciences School of Rio Maior – Santarém Polytechnic University. Under the theme “Sports Education Connect: International Collaboration, Innovation & Technology,” the Forum brought together educators, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe to explore how collaboration and innovation can […]

On September 27th, 2025 at 17:00, the ENSE General Assembly will be held during the 2025 ENSE Forum in  Rio Maior, Portugal and is open to all ENSE members in good standing. The draft agenda is available here. This assembly will allow the membership to receive updates about network activities, provide input on key decisions […]

We are delighted to announce that the 18th ENSE Forum will take place on 26–27 September 2025 in Rio Maior, Portugal, hosted at the Sports Sciences School of Rio Maior – Santarém Polytechnic University. Under the theme:“SPORTS EDUCATION CONNECT: international collaboration, innovation & technology,”this edition of the ENSE Forum aims to bring together a vibrant […]

We’re excited to announce the release of the third edition of the SheCOACH Newsletter – your latest update on our mission to foster gender equality in sports coaching across Europe In this issue, we take you inside the SheCOACH Partner Meeting in Murcia, Spain, where project partners reviewed our progress and outlined the next steps […]

From February 11 to 13, 2025, representatives from partner organizations across Europe convened in Kufstein, Austria, for the Healthy Lifestyle Network Europe meeting. This gathering served as a strategic platform to evaluate progress, discuss new developments, and establish future directions for initiatives promoting preventive health and well-being. Through collaborative efforts, the network aims to enhance […]

As part of the ongoing efforts to enhance gender equality in sports coaching, the SheCoach project has released a comprehensive Recommendations report. This report addresses critical knowledge gaps in gender mainstreaming, specifically within basketball coaching education and qualifications, across Cyprus, Greece, Italy, and Spain. The report is the result of extensive primary research, including an […]

The 17th European Network of Sport Education (ENSE) Forum took place in Tirana, Albania, on November 1-2, 2024, hosted by the Sports University of Tirana. Under the theme "Bridging Borders through Sport Education: The Euro-Balkan-Med Perspective," the forum created an inspiring platform for educators, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe to address pressing issues in […]

This year's ENSE Forum, themed "Bridging Borders through Sport Education: The Euro-Balkan-Med Perspective," will take place at the Sports University of Tirana, Albania, on November 1st and 2nd, 2024. Here you can find the full programme, filled with keynote sessions, roundtable discussions, and interactive workshops on topics such as sport diplomacy, health promotion, dual careers […]

17th ENSE FORUM Bridging Bordes through Sport Education: The Euro-Balkan-Med Perspective Venue: Sports University of Tirana - Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha 1001, Tirana, Albania Dates: November 01- 02, 2024   Sport is a powerful tool for fostering unity and addressing some of our society's most sociocultural challenges. Starting from a European, Balkan and Mediterranean perspective, the 2024 ENSE […]

The 17th ENSE Forum will take place at the Sports University of Tirana in Tirana, Albania, on November 1st and 2nd, 2024, under the theme Bridging Borders through Sport Education: The Euro-Balkan-Med Perspective. The Sports University of Tirana, an esteemed institution and ENSE member, will host this significant event. This year’s Forum will serve as […]

In June, the final conference of the Before Project took place in Dublin, Ireland. Our partners from DCU Anti-Bullying Centre hosted a significant event marking the culmination of the Erasmus+ funded BeFore project. The Before team launched the Training Course, a comprehensive, far-reaching, and interdisciplinary online course offering evidence-informed insights on preventing and responding to […]

We are proud to announce the successful completion of our second project meeting, held in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. This meeting marked a significant milestone in our project as we evaluated the first program for the Healthy Lifestyle Promoter course. During the meeting, the course curriculum was thoroughly reviewed, including detailed learning outcomes […]